I'm reading the "House By The Dvina"...again!...at the moment so my immediate thought is, how very Russian and Anna Karenina etc. The boots make me think of a pair my mum had in the 70's, fawn suede, knee length lace ups, Victorian style. I loved them and used to play dressing up with them and totter about in them. I would love a pair but even if she'd kept them they would never fit me now, I have bigger feet. I'm small but she was absolutely tiny.

Ooh I've never heard of that book, sounds wonderful I'll have to check it out! So glad you saw 'Russian' in my outfit, do you know the film Orlando by Sally Potter? The Russian princess in that film is a constant source of wintry inspiration, not to mention the gender bending character of Orlando too.....Victorian style boots are fab aren't they. Wishing you a very merry chrismtmas LollyWillowes!

I haven't, but I will check it out. It's a lovely book, a memoir of the author's childhood between Scotland and Russia, pre and post revolution. It's a favourite of mine but it is also very sad towards the end. LW xx

I too was dreaming of a Christmas sprinkled with frost at the very least! Instead I've made good use of wellies, waterproofs and large umbrellas for all ventures outdoors. Love this faux fur glut - all amazing items. Hope you enjoyed a family and friends-filled Christmas.

Thanks very much Roz, we had a really lovely Christmas, centred around gluttony and fun! I hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful time. So glad you like the faur fur, you're right, wellies and brollies are the best accessories right now! Wishing you a very happy and exciting 2013!

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